outsize

American  

[out-sahyz] / ˈaʊtˌsaɪz /

noun

1. an uncommon or irregular size, especially one larger than average.

2. a garment of such a size.

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adjective

1. Also outsized being unusually or abnormally large, heavy, extensive, etc..

   a rack of outsize dresses; an outsize puppy; pampering an outsize ego.

outsize British  

/ ˈaʊtˌsaɪz /

adjective

1. Also: outsized.  very large or larger than normal

   outsize tomatoes

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noun

1. something outsize, such as a garment or person

2. (modifier) relating to or dealing in outsize clothes

   an outsize shop

Etymology

Origin of outsize

First recorded in 1835–45; out- + size ¹

Example Sentences

Onset used former First Brands executive Edward James for negotiations while allowing him to personally invest in the financings, generating hundreds of millions of dollars for James and outsize returns for Onset, the creditors alleged.

From The Wall Street Journal

But outsize returns are unlikely to continue, and such investments have recently been selling for less than their net asset value.

From The Wall Street Journal

Both countries played outsize roles in the world’s economy—Venezuela because it has the world’s largest oil reserves, with more than 303 billion barrels.

From Barron's

And Lilly’s outsize weighting within pharma also drives up the multiple significantly.

From The Wall Street Journal

That could stack up well versus the S&P 500 after the index’s three straight years of outsize returns.

From Barron's

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